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Katoomba High School is one of only two schools across the Blue Mountains to include a Community Liaison Officer and the impact of the position has brought the school forward in leaps and bounds in recent years.

More than 600 people used Council's interactive, digital tool to select their favourite playground equipment for Glenbrook Park Stage 2 – a new inclusive, interactive playground for kids aged seven to 12 years.

Once the wattles start to bloom and spring is nigh, it’s the perfect time to celebrate Wattle Day at Lithgow Library with a special morning tea, entertainment and talks on Monday 2 September from 11.00am.

Government Member of the Legislative Council and Blue Mountains resident Shayne Mallard MP is calling for applications in the latest round of funding to protect historical war memorials and support activities that enhance veteran’s wellbeing.

In 1969, off the back of the huge success of 1968’s At Folsom Prison album, Johnny Cash recorded the second of his legendary prison albums at California’s notorious maximum security prison, San Quentin.

Dozens of aged and disability care jobs are available locally with leading care support organisation Wendy’s Home Care – close to home, with flexible hours and opportunities to link into training to help build a career.

Blue Mountains and Wollondilly councils, and the State Member for Blue Mountains, will meet with Traditional Owners at a public meeting tonight about the draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment for the Warragamba Dam wall proposal.